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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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